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The Man Who Made Movies

W.K.L. Dickson

By: Paul Spehr

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The story of W.K.L. Dickson—assistant to Edison, inventor, and key figure in early cinematography: “Valuable and comprehensive.” —Communication Booknotes Quarterly W.K.L. Dickson was Thomas Edison’s assistant in charge of the experimentation that led to the Kinetoscope and Kinetograph—the first commercially successful moving image machines. In 1891–1892, he established what we know today as the 35mm format. Dickson also designed the Black Maria film studio and facilities to develop and print film, and supervised production of more than one hundred films for Edison. After leaving Edison, he became a founding member of the American Mutoscope Company, which later became the American Mutoscope & Biograph, then Biograph. In 1897, he went to England to set up the European branch of the company. Over the course of his career, Dickson made between five hundred and seven hundred films, which are studied today by scholars of the early cinema. This well-illustrated book offers a window onto early film history from the perspective of Dickson’s own oeuvre.

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Indiana University Press

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0861969367

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The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures

A True Tale of Obsession, Murder, and the Movies

By: Paul Fischer

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The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures

A True Tale of Obsession, Murder, and the Movies

By: Paul Fischer

One of the New York Times Best True Crime of 2022 A “spellbinding, thriller-like” (Shelf Awareness) history about the invention of the motion picture and the mysterious, forgotten man behind it—detailing his life, work, disappearance, and legacy. The year is 1888, and Louis Le Prince is finally testing his “taker” or “receiver” device for his family on the front lawn. The device is meant to capture ten to twelve images per second on film, creating a reproduction of reality that can be replayed as many times as desired. In an otherwise separate and detached world, occurrences from one end of the globe could now be viewable with only a few days delay on the other side of the world. No human experience—from the most mundane to the most momentous—would need to be lost to history. In 1890, Le Prince was granted patents in four countries ahead of other inventors who were rushing to accomplish the same task. But just weeks before unveiling his invention to the world, he mysteriously disappeared and was never seen or heard from again. Three and half years later, Thomas Edison, Le Prince’s rival, made the device public, claiming to have invented it himself. And the man who had dedicated his life to preserving memories was himself lost to history—until now. The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures pulls back the curtain and presents a “passionate, detailed defense of Louis Le Prince…unfurled with all the cliffhangers and red herrings of a scripted melodrama” (The New York Times Book Review). This “fascinating, informative, skillfully articulated narrative” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) presents the never-before-told history of the motion picture and sheds light on the unsolved mystery of Le Prince’s disappearance.

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Simon and Schuster

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1982114851

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9781982114855

Colour Films in Britain

The Eastmancolor Revolution

By: Sarah Street,Keith M. Johnston,Paul Frith,Carolyn Rickards

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Colour Films in Britain

The Eastmancolor Revolution

By: Sarah Street,Keith M. Johnston,Paul Frith,Carolyn Rickards

The story of Eastmancolor's arrival on the British filmmaking scene is one of intermittent trial and error, intense debate and speculation before gradual acceptance. This book traces the journey of its adoption in British Film and considers its lasting significance as one of the most important technical innovations in film history. Through original archival research and interviews with key figures within the industry, the authors examine the role of Eastmancolor in relation to key areas of British cinema since the 1950s; including its economic and structural histories, different studio and industrial strategies, and the wider aesthetic changes that took place with the mass adoption of colour. Their analysis of British cinema through the lens of colour produces new interpretations of key British film genres including social realism, historical and costume drama, science fiction, horror, crime, documentary and even sex films. They explore how colour communicated meaning in films ranging from the Carry On series to Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979), from Lawrence of Arabia (1962) to A Passage to India (1984), and from Goldfinger (1964) to 1984 (1984), and in the work of key directors and cinematographers of both popular and art cinema including Nicolas Roeg, Ken Russell, Ridley Scott, Peter Greenaway and Chris Menges.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1911239600

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9781911239604

Reintroduction of Fish and Wildlife Populations

By: David S. Jachowski,Joshua J. Millspaugh,Paul L. Angermeier,Rob Slotow

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Reintroduction of Fish and Wildlife Populations

By: David S. Jachowski,Joshua J. Millspaugh,Paul L. Angermeier,Rob Slotow

Reintroduction of Fish and Wildlife Populations provides a practical step-by-step guide to successfully planning, implementing, and evaluating the reestablishment of animal populations in former habitats or their introduction in new environments. In each chapter, experts in reintroduction biology outline a comprehensive synthesis of core concepts, issues, techniques, and perspectives. This manual and reference supports scientists and managers from fisheries and wildlife professions as they plan reintroductions, initiate releases of individuals, and manage restored populations over time. Covering a broad range of taxonomic groups, ecosystems, and global regions, this edited volume is an essential guide for academics, students, and professionals in natural resource management.

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Univ of California Press

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0520284615

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9780520284616

Non-Native Sources for the Scandinavian Kings' Sagas

By: Paul A. White

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Non-Native Sources for the Scandinavian Kings' Sagas

By: Paul A. White

Traditional scholarship on the kings' sagas has tended to focus on the textual histories and interrelationships between the various twelfth- and thirteenth-century Scandinavian manuscripts. Thus previous scholars have striven to ascertain chronology, dating, and potential literary borrowings between the various native medieval manuscripts without considering the possibility of foreign textual influences on native literary traditions. Non-Native Sources for the Scandinavian Kings' Sagas prompts scholars to look beyond the borders of medieval Scandinavia in the attempt to account for seemingly inexplicable literary motifs and historical accounts.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000938832

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9781000938838

Thomas Edison

A Reference Guide to His Life and Works

By: Paul Israel

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Thomas Edison

A Reference Guide to His Life and Works

By: Paul Israel

The most prolific inventor in American history, Thomas Edison played a major role in creating industries that have altered life around the globe: electric light and power, recorded sound and motion pictures. He also made significant innovations in telecommunications, battery technology, office machinery, the manufacture of Portland Cement, and processes for working low-grade ores. He was able to contribute to such a wide array of industries because he was not a lone inventor. At his workshops and laboratories in Newark, Menlo Park, and West Orange in New Jersey, Edison brought together teams of skilled research assistants and machinists. These teams allowed him to do more than any one person could do. In the process he transformed invention by making it part of a larger process of research, development, and commercialization that we now call innovation. That transformation—as much as any single invention—has become a crucial feature of the modern world. Includes a detailed chronology of Edison’s life and work. An introduction that provides an overview of Edison’s life and work. The A-to-Z section includes three hundred encyclopedic entries on Edison’s inventions, laboratories, business enterprises, public image and numerous individuals with whom he was associated. An extensive bibliography of Edison’s publications and select interviews; modern, contemporaneous, and juvenile biographies; and thirteen subject areas related to Edison’s work and influence. The index thoroughly cross-references the chronological and encyclopedic entries.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538134276

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9781538134276

Before Hollywood

From Shadow Play to the Silver Screen

By: Paul Clee

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Before Hollywood

From Shadow Play to the Silver Screen

By: Paul Clee

Offers a fascinating look a the world of entertainment before Hollywood, and explains how today's movies came to be.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0618445331

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The British Channel Islands Under German Occupation, 1940-1945

By: Paul Sanders

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The British Channel Islands Under German Occupation, 1940-1945

By: Paul Sanders

The British Isles have only been successfully invaded and occupied once since 1066: the German occupation of the Channel Islands from 1940-1945. This book commemorates a defining period in the history of the islands and an important aspect of contemporary British history.

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Paul Sanders

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0953885836

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Cummings Otolaryngology E-Book

Head and Neck Surgery, 3-Volume Set

By: Paul W. Flint,Bruce H. Haughey,Valerie J. Lund,K. Thomas Robbins,J. Regan Thomas,Marci M. Lesperance,Howard W. Francis

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Cummings Otolaryngology E-Book

Head and Neck Surgery, 3-Volume Set

By: Paul W. Flint,Bruce H. Haughey,Valerie J. Lund,K. Thomas Robbins,J. Regan Thomas,Marci M. Lesperance,Howard W. Francis

The most comprehensive, multi-disciplinary text in the field, Cummings Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, 7th Edition, provides detailed, practical answers and easily accessible clinical content on the complex issues that arise for otolaryngologists at all levels, across all subspecialties. This award-winning text is a one-stop reference for all stages of your career—from residency and board certification through the challenges faced in daily clinical practice. Updated content, new otology editor Dr. Howard W. Francis, and new chapters and videos ensure that this 7th Edition remains the definitive reference in today's otolaryngology. - Brings you up to date with the latest minimally invasive procedures, recent changes in rhinology, and new techniques and technologies that are shaping patient outcomes. - Contains 12 new chapters, including Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Facial Pain, Geriatric Otology, Middle Ear Endoscopic Surgery, Pediatric Speech Disorders, Pediatric Cochlear Implantation, Tongue-Ties and Lip Ties, Laryngotracheal Clefts, and more. - Covers recent advances and new approaches such as the Draf III procedure for CRS affecting the frontal recess, endoscopic vidian and posterior nasal neurectomy for non-allergic rhinitis, and endoscopic approaches for sinonasal and orbital tumors, both extra- and intraconal. - Provides access to 70 key indicator (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Key Indicator Procedures), and surgical videos – an increase of 43% over the previous edition. - Offers outstanding visual support with 4,000 high-quality images and hundreds of quick-reference tables and boxes. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323612172

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9780323612173

Deutschsprachige Theater-Almanache: Register / German-language Theater Almanacs: Index (1772–1918)

By: Paul S. Ulrich

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Deutschsprachige Theater-Almanache: Register / German-language Theater Almanacs: Index (1772–1918)

By: Paul S. Ulrich

Der Bibliothekar und Theaterhistoriker Paul S. Ulrich dokumentiert und erschließt seit über 40 Jahren Theateralmanache und -journale, eine wesentliche Quelle für die Theatergeschichtsschreibung. Sie enthalten vielfältige Informationen zu Personal, Spielplänen und dem Theaterbetrieb und sind damit wertvolle Quellen für theaterhistorische und personenbezogene Forschungen. Die vorliegende Bibliographien verzeichnen diesen Quellentypus für den Zeitraum von 1752 bis 1918 nach aktuellem Stand. Unterschieden werden dabei zwei Veröffentlichungsformen: Almanache und Journale. "Lokale Theater-Journale" geben eine Rückschau auf die vergangene Saison einer Spielstätte. Diese Journale sind häufig die einzige Quelle zum künstlerischen wie technischen Personal eines Theaters. In der Regel von Souffleuren und Souffleusen einer Bühne auf eigene Kosten hergestellt und als Zusatzverdienst verkauft, waren sie für das lokale Publikum gedacht und enthalten oft auch Gedichte, Anekdoten oder Couplets. "Universale Theater-Almanache" bieten Informationen über mehrere Theater. Sie verzeichnen internationale deutschsprachige Theatergesellschaften samt Personal in über 3.600 Orten. Die Angaben wurden im Herbst von der jeweiligen Direktion an eine Redaktion berichtet, die Almanache und Jahrbücher wurden überregional vertrieben und meist über einen längeren Zeitraum herausgegeben. Aufgrund der weltweiten Verbreitung des deutschsprachigen Theaters wenden sich die Bände der Reihe an ein internationales Publikum. Titeleien und einleitende Texte sind deshalb auf Deutsch und Englisch verfasst.

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Hollitzer Wissenschaftsverlag

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3990941348

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The Man Who Made Movies

W.K.L. Dickson

By: Paul Spehr

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The Man Who Made Movies

W.K.L. Dickson

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Indiana University Press

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Transfer Pricing in the United Kingdom

By: Jennifer Paul,Stephen Relf

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Transfer Pricing in the United Kingdom

By: Jennifer Paul,Stephen Relf

Transfer Pricing in the UK is one of the most important and technically challenging areas of tax law. There have been significant recent developments in this area making Transfer Pricing essential guidance on the application of Transfer Pricing rules.Transfer pricing largely applies to large companies and groups meaning that the book has been written with managers in mind.

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184798410X

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Walking Between the Times

Paul's Moral Reasoning

By: J. Paul Sampley

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Walking Between the Times

Paul's Moral Reasoning

By: J. Paul Sampley

Two times govern Paul's thought world: the death and resurrection of Jesus, marking the origin of the believer's life; and Christ's return or parousia, culminating God's purposes with this world. Between these two times Paul is concerned about how believers behave¿how they walk. J. Paul Sampley provides a guidebook for all who want to understand Paul's thought world, his moral reasoning, and the resources for deliberation that Paul considers available to believers.

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Fortress Press

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1451410042

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Theology and Ethics in Paul

By: Victor Paul Furnish

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Theology and Ethics in Paul

By: Victor Paul Furnish

First published in 1968--and out of print since the 1980s--Victor Paul Furnish's treatment of Paul's theology and ethics has long been regarded as the key scholarly statement and most useful textbook on Paul's thought. Now, Theology and Ethics in Paul is available once again as part of the Westminster John Knox Press New Testament Library. Featuring a new introduction from Richard Hays, this timeless volume is as relevant in this century as it was in the last. The New Testament Library offers authoritative commentary on every book and major aspect of the New Testament, as well as classic volumes of scholarship. The commentaries in this series provide fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, offer critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, pay careful attention to their literary design, and present a theologically perceptive exposition of the text.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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1611645972

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Colour Films in Britain

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Reintroduction of Fish and Wildlife Populations

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Non-Native Sources for the Scandinavian Kings' Sagas

Non-Native Sources for the Scandinavian Kings' Sagas

Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison

Before Hollywood

Before Hollywood

The British Channel Islands Under German Occupation, 1940-1945

The British Channel Islands Under German Occupation, 1940-1945

Cummings Otolaryngology E-Book

Cummings Otolaryngology E-Book

Deutschsprachige Theater-Almanache: Register / German-language Theater Almanacs: Index (1772–1918)

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The Man Who Made Movies

Transfer Pricing in the United Kingdom

Transfer Pricing in the United Kingdom

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Walking Between the Times

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